Learn more about your retreatment possibilities with our team of endodontic specialists in El Paso, TX, at a helpful consultation to discuss your smile needs. Call our team to schedule your appointment so that we can make a plan to help you stop that toothache and problem bacterial infection. When your previous root canal fails, learn about how endodontic retreatment can help!
There are a few different reasons as to why your previous root canal treatment may fail. When endodontists perform these procedures, they use a plant-based putty called gutta-percha. If you have more complicated or curved canals, this material may not have fully filled the canal to make a seal. If there is even a little bit of space, bacteria can make their way back into the center of your tooth. As well, if there was a period of time betwaeen your procedure and the placement of a dental crown, an infection could have had time to take hold.
New dental concerns can also cause the tooth to become vulnerable to bacterial growth. If you break or crack a tooth that has had previous endodontic repair, talk to your dentist quickly after the injury. Tooth decay can also create cavities which expose the interior portion of your tooth to infection, so keep up with your routine dental examinations!
Retreating an infected tooth can be a tricky process for a number of reasons. Beyond the issue of gaining access to these deep areas within your tooth, there may be a complex dental crown restoration that needs to be safely disassembled. Your endodontist will then clean the area and examine within the tooth to determine the cause of the issue. Resealing may be the best option, and for some, further oral surgery may be necessary. Talk to your dentist about your options to find a lasting repair.
When your previously treated tooth starts to hurt again, talk to our team about your next steps. To learn more about retreatment, give us a call at Omni Endodontics in El Paso, TX at (915)990-3636!
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